Things to do in Hanoi
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2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Titop IslandA 2-day, 1-night overnight cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with cabin accommodation, all meals, activities and cave entry included. The itinerary covers Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Luon Cave, plus kayaking, bamboo boat rides, a Vietnamese cooking class and Tai Chi at sunrise. Choose between 4-star or 5-star cruise tiers and decide whether to add round-trip transfer from Hanoi or meet the boat at Tuan Chau port.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option with transfer if you're arriving in Hanoi without a car and want the whole trip arranged — pickup, port check-in, meals and activities are handled, so you only show up at your hotel in the morning. Choose the no-transfer option if you're already in the city or prefer to drive yourself to Tuan Chau port and skip the early pickup window.
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Small Group, Kayak & Cave, Cooking ClassYou’ll float through Ha Long Bay’s limestone peaks on a small-group cruise, kayak into quiet corners, wander through Sung Sot Cave’s echoing chambers, and try rolling your own noodles at sunset. With fresh meals onboard and an unexpected herbal foot bath after karaoke, this overnight trip lets you slow down and really feel life on the bay.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua CaveA full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combines cycling through the 10th-century temples of Hoa Lu, a boat ride through the Trang An Landscape Complex, and a hike up Mua Cave to a panoramic viewpoint. The itinerary includes hotel pickup in Hanoi, Vietnamese buffet lunch, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide; the day runs roughly 11 to 12 hours door-to-door.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the temples and landscape of Ninh Binh without arranging transport, guides or tickets yourself—the pickup from your Hanoi hotel, the fixed itinerary and the English-speaking guide mean the day holds together without you building it.
Halong Bay Day Cruise: Caves, Titop Island & Buffet LunchYou’ll glide past Halong Bay’s limestone towers on a Diamond 5-Star cruise with buffet lunch, kayak through Luon Cave’s lagoon, climb into Surprise Cave’s cool chambers, and soak up sunset from the sundeck before heading back to Hanoi. Expect laughter, local flavors, and moments you’ll replay in your head long after you’re home.
Hanoi Craft Villages Tour: Make Conical Hats & IncenseThis half-day or full-day small-group tour from Hanoi takes you to two or three traditional craft villages where you work alongside local artisans. In Chuong village you craft and paint your own conical hat to take home; in Quang Phu Cau village you watch century-old incense production and receive free incense sticks after making some yourself. The full-day option adds a lacquer village where you paint a piece. Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter is included; a live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and eight other languages.Is it for me?Book the half-day tour if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to work with artisans without committing a full day. Choose the full-day option if you want to add the lacquer village and sit down for a home-cooked meal—the extra time lets you move at a pace that lets the crafts sink in instead of rushing between stops.
Hanoi: Army Jeep City Tour, Train Street & Egg CoffeeYou’ll ride through Hanoi in a vintage army jeep with a local guide, weaving from grand landmarks to narrow alleys buzzing with daily life. Taste sticky rice at a market stall, watch the train roar past on famous Train Street, then wind down with creamy egg coffee by West Lake. It’s an unfiltered slice of Hanoi you’ll feel long after you leave.
Hanoi Night Food Tour by Motorbike: Women Drivers & Local EatsYou ride a comfortable motorbike through Hanoi's night streets with a trained female driver, stopping at four local food spots to eat Banh Cuon, Bun Cha, grilled seafood, Pho, and Vietnamese egg coffee. Hotel pickup is included, as is all food and drink. The tour lasts around three hours and ends with drop-off back at your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the food Hanoians actually eat at night without figuring out transport, language, or which restaurant is worth your time—the motorbike and the driver take care of all three, and the backrest means you're not exhausted by the time you reach the first stop.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc & Hoa LuYou leave Hanoi early, climb Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the limestone valleys, bike through rice fields and countryside, eat lunch, then boat through the caves at Tam Coc before visiting the temples at Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital. Pickup from your hotel, all entry fees, lunch and water are included. The group stays under ten people, and you're back in Hanoi by early evening.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Ninh Binh's three main attractions — caves, river and temples — in a single day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself; the small group size and fixed schedule mean you move through each stop at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're seeing.
Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi: Kayaking & Cooking ClassYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel, driven three hours to Bai Tu Long Bay, and spend two days kayaking through karst formations, exploring Thien Canh Son Cave, swimming at Hon Co Island, and learning to cook Vietnamese spring rolls on board. All meals, the guide, and transport back to Hanoi are included; the boat returns you by mid-afternoon on day two.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Hanoi who want the Halong Bay experience without the crowds and prefer not to arrange transport, meals, or activities separately—the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive format means you show up at your hotel in the morning and the rest is handled.
Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua CaveA full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh visits Hoa Lu Ancient Capital's two royal temples, includes a choice of a 2.5-hour sampan boat ride through Trang An or a 1.5-hour ride through Tam Coc (both UNESCO sites with limestone caves), and climbs 500 steps to Mua Cave for panoramic views. Small groups of up to 22 travel by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, lunch, and all entry fees included; an English-speaking guide leads throughout.Is it for me?Spend your day trip from Hanoi exploring Ninh Binh's UNESCO sites by boat, then climb Mua Cave for panoramic views—choose between the longer Trang An or shorter Tam Coc route depending on your pace.
Hanoi: Heritage City Tour with Limousine & LunchYou’ll ride through Hanoi by luxury limousine with a local guide—feeling incense at Tran Quoc Pagoda, seeing Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house up close, tasting real Vietnamese lunch at Mesdames Linh Cuisine, and hearing stories inside Hoa Lo Prison. Expect small surprises and honest moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Halong Bay & Cat Ba: 3-Day Cruise, Kayak & Village Bike TourYou’ll wake up to sunrise over Halong Bay, kayak beneath towering limestone cliffs, cycle through quiet villages on Cat Ba Island, and share laughs with locals over fresh meals. With all activities included—from Tai Chi at dawn to BBQ lunch on deck—you’ll get just enough adventure mixed with slow moments you might remember long after you’re home.
Hanoi motorbike tour with food: Backstreets & local dishesA half-day motorbike tour of Hanoi on a customized USSR vintage Minsk, led by an English-speaking guide who takes you through backstreets, the French Colonial and Old Quarters, and a forgotten river island, with traditional Hanoian food and beverages included. Hotel pickup is provided; the ride covers roughly 4 to 5 hours and vegan and vegetarian options are available.Is it for me?The pace is steady riding through traffic and alleys for 4 to 5 hours, which suits travelers comfortable on a motorbike as a passenger and ready to move between stops without long walks. If you prefer a slower, walking-focused tour or need to avoid motorbike travel, a different Hanoi tour will serve you better.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour with PickupYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, tasting everything from steaming noodle soups to sweet donuts at family-run stalls. Sip sidewalk green tea while learning quirky facts about daily life here. With hotel pickup included and dishes changing daily, you’ll get a genuine slice of Hanoi’s street food scene — plus some laughs along the way.
Hanoi Craft Classes: Lacquer, Hat & Incense MakingA full-day small-group class in Hanoi where you learn lacquerware, conical hat making and incense production by working alongside artisans in Ha Thai, Chuong and Quang Phu Cau villages. The day includes a home-cooked lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, a conical hat to take home, and a live English-speaking guide. Half-day options focus on hat and incense making only, without lunch.Is it for me?Choose the full-day tour to learn all three crafts and share a meal with a local artisan; pick half-day if you want to focus only on hat and incense making and need to finish by early afternoon.
Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Sung Sot Cave & Kayaking with LunchYou’ll cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands with a local guide, kayak into Hang Luon Cave, explore Sung Sot Cave’s surreal formations, swim or hike at Ti Top Island, and share lunch on deck before heading back to Hanoi. Expect laughter, salt air, and one or two moments you’ll want to keep for yourself.
Hanoi: Old Quarter Walking Tour & Temple of LiteratureYou walk Hanoi's main sights — Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison — with a private guide who adjusts the pace to your interests. Hotel pickup is included, the itinerary is flexible, and you avoid the noise of a group tour while learning the real history behind each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hanoi's main sights without the pace and noise of a group tour — the private guide and flexible schedule mean you move at your own speed and can linger where you're interested, which is what makes a walking tour feel like exploring instead of checking boxes.
Hanoi: Half-Day Food & Culture Tour by Russian JeepYou’ll ride through Hanoi’s tangled alleyways and French boulevards in an open-air Russian jeep with a local guide, tasting over seven authentic street foods along the way. Expect unexpected moments—like pausing at Westlake or sharing laughter with locals—that linger long after you return.
Hanoi: Incense Village & Conical Hat Artisan Tour with PickupYou’ll walk through Chuong village’s quiet lanes, meet artisans weaving conical hats by hand, and try decorating your own. In Quang Phu Cau Incense Village you’ll photograph bold red incense drying in sunlight and watch locals blend fragrant powders in lively workshops. With a local guide sharing stories along the way—and hotel pickup included—it’s a half-day full of color and small surprises.
Hanoi: Coffee Workshop with Egg, Salt & Coconut TastingYou’ll taste six kinds of Vietnamese coffee—including egg, salt & coconut styles—in a cozy Hanoi roastery with a local guide who grew up among coffee farms. Brew your own cup, hear family stories over ginger tea & rice wine, and leave with recipes plus pickup if you’re staying in the Old Quarter.
